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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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